A lunar month is also called a synodic month. The time between a full moon and first quarter is called a synodic month. The time between a new moon and first quarter is called a lunar month.
2) Pick the true statement:
The Magellanic Clouds are found on Saturn. A gibbous moon means the moon is nearly full.
3) Solar relates to the Sun, sidereal relates to the stars and synodic relates to the moon.
True False
4) Are cosmic rays from the Moon?
Yes No
5) Which statement is true?
Solar days are a little longer than sidereal days. A solar day and a sidereal day are both exactly 24 hours long. Solar days are a little shorter than sidereal days.
6) A crescent moon means that the moon is nearly in its full phase.
7) Earthshine is seen on the moon - earthshine is light reflected from the Earth.
Correct Incorrect
8) Which phase of the moon is not easily visible from Earth?
Full moon Gibbous Moon New moon
9) Is the equator the line between the north and the south poles on Earth?
10) Which statement is correct?
A siderial month is the time between two full moons. A synodic month is the time between two full moons.
